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The unusual trait of this Synodontis
is the long extension of the dorsal fin which can reach as far
back as its caudal fin and along with its attractive body colouration
and docile nature, makes it one of the more popular catfish of
this genus. There has been reported hybrids of this species in
the trade and they have been proven to be more quarrelsome. Aquarium
Care: You will have to choose its tankmates carefully
as small characins will be viewed as lunch to an adult decorus
on its night-time foraging but a good addition to a large community
tank. Diet: In their native habitat they live
on invertebrates, small fishes and crustaceans.In the aquarium
they will take a wide range of foods bearing in mind that it might
be better to feed at night to make sure that they get their fair
share in a community tank. They will accept live food, frozen
food (bloodworm) tablet foods and a good quality flake food.